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CU Buffs coach Jon Embree adds to class on signing day

Two more commitments join class including four-star offensive lineman from Hawaii

By Kyle Ringo Camera Sports Writer

Posted:
02/02/2011 01:02:31 PM MST

Updated:
02/02/2011 01:49:58 PM MST

CU football coach Jon Embree (CLIFF GRASSMICK)

First-year Colorado football coach Jon Embree is just a few hours from announcing the members of his initial recruiting class in Boulder and the group of players has continued to grow today with commitments from a California running back and an offensive lineman from Hawaii.

Malcolm Creer, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back from Pacific Palisades, Calif., announced his decision to attend Colorado during a midway ceremony at his school. Creer is the second running back to join the class and the 18th overall commitment.

Earlier in the morning, Embree received the pledge of the first player in the class to be rated with four stars by any of the recruiting services. Offensive lineman Paulay Asiata chose the Buffs over Washington, joining his high school teammate and good friend Juda Parker, a defensive lineman, in Boulder.

CU is still waiting for decisions from several other players, including Mullen linebacker Leilon Willingham, who was supposed to announce his decision this morning. However, frigid temperatures in the Denver area forced the signing day festivities at Mullen to be pushed back to Thursday.

Willingham is widely considered to be among the top two or three recruits in the state. He initially chose Texas A&M but is believed to be deciding between Colorado and Michigan.

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Embree will not be able to speak publicly about prospects who haven't signed national letters of intent today at his press conference, which is slated to begin at 3:30 in the varisty room at the Dal Ward Center.

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